This site illustrates the history behind the tradition of playing Beethoven's Ninth Symphony at Christmastime in Japan. This story is written and illustrated for children. Includes a sound file of a portion of the ninth symphony.

An image of "The Little White Girl: Symphony in White, No. 2", created by James Abbot Mcneill Whistler in 1864 (Oil on canvas, 76 x 51 cm).

(1803-1869) A French Romantic composer best known for the Symphonie fantastique and Grande Messe des Morts (Requiem).

(1732-1809) Austrian composer known as the "father of the symphony and quartet."

Full of links to Museums and Galleries that contain examples of Whistler's Work. Also includes some information on Whistler.

The largest theatre on the West Coast when it was built, it is notable for its Art Deco appearance. It is the home of the Oakland East Bay Symphony and the Oakland Ballet and is managed by a nonprofit organization.